Engineering Lead

Engineering Lead (Founding Engineer)

Location: Remote – Anywhere in LATAM

Compensation: $80K–USD 120K (DOE)

About the Role

We’re a fast-growing, AI-driven travel startup seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to join as a Founding Engineer. This is a high-impact role for someone with strong technical expertise, proven startup experience, and a passion for building innovative products using the latest in AI and automation.

You’ll be instrumental in shaping our product and engineering culture, while working closely with cross-functional, global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of core products using Node.js, React, and TypeScript.
• Work hands-on with code while providing engineering oversight, during US working hours.
• Collaborate closely with founders to ensure seamless alignment between engineering and business needs.
• Manage code quality through reviews, mentoring, and clear technical direction.
• Coordinate and communicate with distributed teams across the US, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and Latin America.
• Help recruit and build a full-time, high-performing engineering team.
• Contribute to the product roadmap and drive innovation in AI-powered travel experiences.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a founding engineer or engineering lead in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Strong technical expertise in Node.js, React, and TypeScript, with a focus on scalable and maintainable architecture.
• Hands-on experience building and shipping products at a consumer-facing startup, ideally with high design and UX standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with distributed teams across multiple time zones.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to align engineering with business goals.
• Deep curiosity and practical knowledge of modern AI tools, agentic workflows, and AI-assisted development platforms (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor).
• Availability to work primarily during US business hours.
• Willingness to travel to the US once a month for in-person collaboration.
• Fully committed to the role—no part-time or side projects.
• A US visa is a plus.

Nice to have Qualifications

• Experience recruiting, hiring, and managing engineering teams.
• Interest or background in consumer travel technology and reward/points optimization.
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